Abstract: A composite structure comprising a metallic sheet and two thermoplastic material layers of a layer (A) and a layer (B) which are placed in turn and integrated with each other, characterized in that the layer (A) comprises a thermoplastic material capable of being thermally fusedly adhered to the thermoplastic material in the layer (B), the metallic sheet and the layer (A) are adhered to each other, and the layers (A) and (B) are thermally fusedly adhered to each other; and a process for producing a composite structure which comprises installing, on a metallic sheet by coating, a layer (A) comprising a thermoplastic material capable of being thermally fusedly adhered to a thermoplastic material in a layer (B) to be placed thereon, and further installing the layer (B) on the layer (A) by thermally fusedly adhering a desirable thermoplastic material on the (A).

Abstract: A composite material having a film operatively associated with a polyolefin foam layer and at least one metallic layer operatively associated with at least one of the foam layer and the film.

Abstract: A coating composition for forming insulating films, a non-oriented electrical steel sheet with the coating composition coated thereon, and a method for forming the insulating films on the steel sheet, are disclosed. The coating composition includes the following ingredients for each 100 g of phosphoric acid of a primary aluminum phosphate solution. The coating composition comprises 28-98 g (solid weight) of an acid-soluble emulsion type acrylic-styrenic copolymer resin, 6-18 g of zinc nitrate, 4-13 g of a silicon additive, 18-35 g of ethylene glycol, and 3-11 g of non-ionic surfactant. The non-oriented electrical steel sheet is coated with the above coating composition. The coating composition is superior in roll coating workability and in film characteristics, and further, it is environmentally friendly and has superior aesthetics.

Abstract: There are disclosed a resin composition (I) which comprises 100 parts by weight of (a1) a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer composed of a block copolymer (styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer, styrene-ethylene/propylenestyrene block copolymer), 3 to 50 parts by weight of (b1) an ethylene/(meth) acrylic acid copolymer or an ethylene/(meth)-acrylic ester copolymer each having 5 to 45% by weight of (meth)acrylic acid content, and 50 to 170 parts by weight of (c1) a paraffin base oil; a resin composition (II) which comprises 100 parts by weight of (a2) a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer composed of a block copolymer, 1 to 15 parts by weight of (b2) a maleic anhydride-grafted polyolefin, and 30 to 170 parts by weight of (c2) a paraffin base oil; a gasket material (I) composed of the components (a1), (b1) and (c1); a gasket material (II) composed of the components (a2), (b2) and (c2); and a gasketed cover in which a gasket made of the gasket material (I) or (II) is integrally fitted to a cover body made

Abstract: An object of the invention is to satisfy all of a high-density wiring package, soldering thermal resistance, an insulating property and high-frequency transmission characteristics. The invention is a multi-layer wiring substrate having a lamination of a plurality of dielectric layers which are each provided with a wiring conductor made of a metallic foil on at least one of upper and bottom surfaces of the dielectric layer, the wiring conductors between which the dielectric layer is disposed being electrically connected with each other via a through conductor formed in the dielectric layer; on this occasion, the dielectric layers each individually are composed of a liquid crystal polymer layer and cladding layers made of a polyphenyleneether-type organic substance and formed on upper and bottom surfaces of the liquid crystal polymer layer.

Abstract: A fuel transport tube having improved fuel vapor permeation characteristics comprising an inner conductive nylon tubular structure, an aluminum barrier layer on the outside surface of the nylon inner tubular layer, and a non-conductive nylon layer on the outer surface of the aluminum layer; and a method for making the fuel transport tube are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermosetting resin composition with excellent electrical properties comprising (a) one or more terminally unsaturated urethane resins, (b) styrene, and (c) brominated styrene. The aforementioned composition finds great utility as a printed circuit board laminate suitable for use at microwave frequencies.

Abstract: This invention relates to olefin polymers particularly suited to satisfying the dielectric properties required in electrical device use. The olefin polymers can be prepared by contacting polymerizable olefin monomers with catalyst complexes of Group 3-11 metal cations and noncoordinating or weakly coordinating anion compounds bound directly to the surfaces of finely divided substrate particles or to polymer chains capable of effective suspension or solvation in polymerization solvents or diluents under solution polymerization conditions. Thus, the invention includes polyolefin products prepared by the invention processes, particularly ethylene-containing copolymers, having insignificant levels of mobile, negatively charged particles as detectable by Time of Flight SIMS.

Abstract: A form-in-place, electrically-conductive gasket is disclosed. The gasket, foamed, gelled or unfoamed is made of one or more elastomer resins, such as silicone urethane and/or thermoplastic block copolymers and is either filled with a conductive filler and lined onto a desired substrate or lined onto the substrate unfilled and then coated with a conductive outer layer, such as a silver filled elastomer or a conductive flocked layer. A process and system for making the gaskets are also disclosed.

Abstract: By using a polymeric film having a dielectric loss tangent of 0.002 or less measured at a frequency in the range of 1 kHz to 1 GHz at a temperature of 25 ° C., heat generation of dielectric loss of capacitors can be reduced and rising of temperature can be inhibited, and, can highly stand the rise of temperature, whereby further miniaturization and increase in capacity of capacitors become possible. Furthermore, the problems in handling that the films are apt to cut or become entangled at the rewinding step can be greatly improved by using polymeric films which are 1 or less in friction coefficient between the films of the same material. Accordingly, the polymeric films are excellent in performance of insulator film, namely, small in dielectric loss tangent, and, moreover, are free from the problems in handling that the films are apt to cut or become entangled at the rewinding step. Furthermore, the polymeric films are suitable for film capacitors.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition comprises a capped poly(arylene ether), an alkenyl aromatic monomer, and an acryloyl monomer. The composition provides good flow properties and fast curing rates. After curing, the composition exhibits good stiffness, toughness, heat resistance, and dielectric properties.

Abstract: The adhesive composition comprises a hydroxyl group-containing adhesive polymer having little or no carboxylic groups in the molecule, and a separate compound that is an aromatic carboxylic acid compound. This composition prevents the corrosion of a metal layer without requiring formation of a protective film in the production of an adhesive sheet comprising a metal layer.

Abstract: A capped poly(phenylene ether) resin composition is formed from (1) a poly(phenylene ether) compound (PPE) in which at least a portion, preferably substantially all of the hydroxyl groups have been reacted with a compound containing ethylenic unsaturation (carbon-carbon double bonds) which is further reactive with unsaturated monomers (reactively endcapped PPE) and (2) a curable unsaturated monomer composition. The composition optionally contains a polymerization catalyst; a flame-retardant compound; and fibrous reinforcement. The composition can be cured to form a laminate, and clad with copper to form a circuit board.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to temporary corrosion resistant coatings and films upon metal substrates, e.g., metal tools and dies. The temporary coatings and films will not adversely chemically alter the surface of the underlying substrate. The coatings/films comprise a mixture of at least one of an acrylic, water, an oil, silica, at least one silicate, surfactants and optionally one or more buffering materials and waxes.

Abstract: The composite material for a metal gasket includes a metal plate; a rubber layer fixed on the surface of the metal plate; and a solid lubricant layer fixed on the rubber layer. The solid lubricant layer contains polytetrafluoroethylene and a resin as main components, and has a friction coefficient equal to 0.15 or lower. Thus, the seal durability of the metal gasket is improved by effectively preventing fretting wear.

Abstract: A thermal conductive sheet with conductive foil is obtained by press bonding a magnetic foil to a thermal conductive layer via a primer layer. Since the primer layer contains a thermal conductive filler, it has high thermal conductivity and does not interrupt thermal conduction from the thermal conductive layer to the magnetic foil. It also spontaneously destroys a skin layer on the surface of the thermal conductive layer upon the press bonding. Accordingly, the thermal conductive sheet with conductive foil of the present invention improves thermal conduction from the thermal conductive layer to the conductive foil, eliminating the unfavorable effects of the skin layer and the primer layer, and thus improves heat radiation of the thermal conductive sheet with conductive foil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermosetting resin composition with excellent electrical properties comprising (a) one or more terminally unsaturated urethane resins, (b) styrene, and (c) brominated styrene. The aforementioned composition finds great utility as a printed circuit board laminate suitable for use at microwave frequencies.

Abstract: This invention relates to olefin polymers particularly suited to satisfying the dielectric properties required in electrical device use. The olefin polymers can be prepared by contacting polymerizable olefin monomers with catalyst complexes of Group 3-11 metal cations and noncoordinating or weakly coordinating anion compounds bound directly to the surfaces of finely divided substrate particles or to polymer chains capable of effective suspension or solvation in polymerization solvents or diluents under solution polymerization conditions. Thus, the invention includes polyolefin products prepared by the invention processes, particularly ethylene-containing copolymers, having insignificant levels of mobile, negatively charged particles as detectable by Time of Flight SIMS.

Abstract: A composite article includes a paper substrate, at least a portion of which is saturated with either a polymerizable ring-strained olefin monomer or the polymerization product of such a monomer. The polymerization of such monomers are catalyzed by transition metal-containing species. These paper saturated articles are useful as, inter alia, packaging materials, release liners, and backings.

Abstract: A fuel cell bipolar separator plate at least partially coated with a coating that is stable when in contact with or in close proximity to a proton exchange membrane and that is stable within the environment of the anode and cathode environments of the fuel cell is provided. Also included are fuel cells comprising such a fuel cell bipolar separator plate and method of manufacturing the fuel cell bipolar separator plate and the fuel cell comprising the fuel cell bipolar separator plate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for purification of nanotube soot in a non-destructive and efficient method using a polymer having a coiling structure to extract nanotubes from their accompanying material without damage to their structure and with a high mass yield. Nanotube soot is added to a solvent which including a coiling polymer to form a solution. The solution is mixed with a nanotube composite suspension is formed with extraneous solid material such as amorphous carbon settling at the bottom of the solution. The nanotube composite suspension is decanted from the settled solid.

Abstract: A laminate film capable of providing an oxygen and water vapor barrier to a perishable product is disclosed. The laminate film comprises a polyolefin resin layer comprising a discharge-treated surface, a metal layer having an optical density of at least 2.0 deposited directly on said discharge-treated surface of said polyolefin resin layer and a crosslinked acrylate coating of at least 0.1 micron thickness deposited on said metal layer.

Abstract: A film laminate for printing comprises a polyolefin film in which at least one side is surface-modified and an anchor layer formed on the surface-modified side of the polyolefin film and containing an oxazoline group-modified resin. The film laminate is prepared by subjecting at least one side of a longitudinally oriented polyolefin film to a corona discharge treatment, forming an ethylene-acrylic acid type copolymer layer on the corona discharge-treated side of the film, laterally orienting the film, and then forming an anchor layer comprising a binder resin, and an oxazoline group-modified resin, on the modified surface of the surface-modified polyolefin film subjected to the corona discharge treatment. The film laminate for printing is excellent in its transparency and it is also excellent in the adhesion to a coated layer.

Abstract: Novel gelatinous compositions and articles are formed from an intimate melt blend admixture of one or more of a high viscosity poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene), poly(styrene-ethylene-ethylene-propylene-styrene), poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene)n, and poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene)n triblock and branched copolymers and high levels of a plasticizing oil.

Abstract: A sealant resin composition comprises 60 to 95 weight percent of ethylene polymer (PE) and 5 to 40 weight percent of 1-butene polymer (PB), wherein a melt flow rate (MFR) ratio between the two polymers (MFRPE/MFRPB) is not less than 1. A laminated film obtained by extrusion laminating the resin composition as a sealant film layer over a substrate film adheres tightly to other plastic film by heat sealing and gives a low degree of dependence of heat seal strength on temperature in the heat sealing stage. At the same time the laminated film has an easy peel feature, such that it is readily separated from sealed surfaces after heat sealing, and does not develop any phenomenon of resin threading from the sealed surfaces when they are peeled apart. Accordingly the resin composition is suitably used for the food packaging material.

Abstract: A fitting type damper and a process thereof being capable of increasing largely slipping torque in strength are ones that the large slipping torque can be increased not only when the damper is a new product but also after a heat aging test and/or a durability test are performed. And, the damper is one that &ggr;-mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane 4, which is an organosilane used as a non-slip agent, is adhered and fitted between a hub 1 formed by some metal parts and a rubber elastic body 3, and between a inertia mass body 2 formed by some metal parts and the rubber elastic body 3.

Abstract: A method for bonding two substrates that includes applying an autodepositable adhesive to one of the substrates and then bonding the substrates together. This method is especially useful for bonding elastomers to metals. According to a first embodiment, the autodepositable adhesive is a one coat adhesive having a low pH (approximately 1-3) and including (A) a flexibilizer or film-former, (B) optionally, an aqueous dispersion of a phenolic resin that includes water and a reaction product of a phenolic resin precursor, a modifying agent and, optionally, a multi-hydroxy phenolic compound wherein the modifying agent includes at least one functional moiety that enables the modifying agent to react with the phenolic resin precursor and at least one ionic moiety, and (C) an acid.

Abstract: A composite containing an ABS component is disclosed.

Abstract: A thermoplastic dicyclopentadiene ring-opening polymer obtained by ring-opening polymerization of a monomer component containing a dicyclopentadiene monomer, characterized in that polycyclic rings which are repeating units of the polymer are bonded in cis-position relative to the carbon-carbon double bond of the main chain of the polymer in 50 mol % or more of the repeating units based on the total repeating units and the content of a low-molecular weight component of 2,000 or less in molecular weight is 10% by weight or less based on the total polymer components, and a hydrogenation product obtained by hydrogenating the carbon-carbon unsaturated bond of the thermoplastic dicyclopentadiene ring-opening polymer.

Abstract: A roll of flexible web having on its surface a plurality of reactive vinylsulfonyl groups fixed to the web via a linking group is favorably employable for manufacturing analytical elements to be used for analysis of biochemically active substances, for instance, analytical elements to which nucleotide derivatives or their analogues are attached.

Abstract: The invention relates to metal-plastic composites in which the coefficients of thermal expansion of the plastic structures used are similar to those of the metals used, and whose strengths and stiffnesses are superior to those of purely metallic structures.

Abstract: The liner provided metallic shell having an outer-facing surface and an inner-facing surface, said inner-facing surface including a cured enamel coating thereon comprising a solids mixture of an epoxy resin, a phenolic resin, carboxypolyolefin resin and polyester resin; and a shaped thermoplastic elastomer member adhered to said enamel inner surface.

Abstract: A metallized multilayer film structure includes a core layer of a film-forming polyolefin having a first side and a second side. A metal receiving skin layer may be disposed on the first side of the core layer. A metal layer may be deposited on the surface of the metal receiving skin layer opposite the core layer. A topcoat layer may be disposed on the surface of the metal layer opposite the metal receiving skin layer. A polymer skin layer may be disposed on the second side of the core layer. The film structure may optionally include one or more tie layers. The film structure may also optionally include a primer layer interposed between the topcoat layer and the metal layer. The present metallized multilayer film structure may be suitable for use as a monoweb to package product as opposed to being used in a lamination. The film structure exhibits superior scratch resistance and resistance to other types of damage. The film structure may be directly surface printed and then used to directly package product.

Abstract: A diffusion barrier that has a low dielectric constant, k, yet resistant to oxygen and/or moisture permeability is provided. The diffusion barrier includes a dielectric stack having at least two or more dielectric films, each film having a dielectric constant of about 8 or less, wherein the dielectric stack comprises alternating films composed of a high-permeability material and a low-permeability material. A semiconductor structure including substrate having at least one wiring region and the inventive diffusion barrier formed on a surface of the substrate is also provided.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting oxidation on a metal surface is provided. The method includes applying coating composition containing a polymer incorporating at least one surface-active containing macromonomer to a metal surface. Oxidation of the metal surface is inhibited when the metal surface is contacted with an aqueous salt solution.

Abstract: A collapsible metal tube, comprising: a metal body portion susceptible of plastic deformation, the body portion being sealed at one end; a shoulder portion and a mouth/neck portion connected to the other end of the body portion; and a resin film provided on the inside wall surface of the body portion, the resin film comprising a metal-adhesive thermoplastic resin layer formed by spray-coating the inside wall surface of the body portion with a dispersion of fine spherical particles consisting of a metal-adhesive thermoplastic resin and then heating to integrate the particles. The resin film formed on the inside of the collapsible metal tube is reliable because it is a dense resin film virtually devoid of pinholes, excellent in elongation at break, and free from cracking when folded or deformed, and is excellent in ability of protecting the metal body portion and the contents.

Abstract: A modified thermoplastic norbornene polymer obtained by graft-modifying a thermoplastic norbornene polymer selected from a ring-opening polymer of a norbornene monomer or a hydrogenated product thereof with at least one unsaturated compound selected from the group consisting of unsaturated epoxy compounds and unsaturated carboxylic compounds, and having a rate of graft modification of at least 10 mol % and a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 500 to 500,000, a production process thereof, and a crosslinking polymer composition comprising the modified thermoplastic norbornene polymer and a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A composite structure comprising a metallic sheet and two thermoplastic material layers of a layer (A) and a layer (B) which are placed in turn and integrated with each other, characterized in that the layer (A) comprises a thermoplastic material capable of being thermally fusedly adhered to the thermoplastic material in the layer (B), the metallic sheet and the layer (A) are adhered to each other, and the layers (A) and (B) are thermally fusedly adhered to each other; and a process for producing a composite structure which comprises installing, on a metallic sheet by coating, a layer (A) comprising a thermoplastic material capable of being thermally fusedly adhered to a thermoplastic material in a layer (B) to be placed thereon, and further installing the layer (B) on the layer (A) by thermally fusedly adhering a desirable thermoplastic material on the (A).

Abstract: The present invention relates to very durable bismuth-based inorganic pigments with a light vivid yellow to orange color corresponding to the following general formula: BiV(1−n)XnO(4−3n) in which X is a halogen or a mixture of halogens and n can vary from 0 to 1. The invention also relates to the process for the manufacture of such pigments.

Abstract: A metallized composite comprising a first thermoplastic layer, a discontinuous intermediate layer comprising discrete islands of metal in an adhesive, and a second thermoplastic layer. The metallized composites of the invention can be employed as reflective surfaces, such as are used as mirrors or substitutes for chrome trim on automobiles. A particularly preferred metal as a component of the discontinuous layer of the composite is indium.

Abstract: A composite material for a metal gasket is disclosed, including: a metal plate; a rubber layer fixed on the surface of the metal plate; and a solid lubricant layer fixed on the rubber layer. The solid lubricant layer contains polytetrafluoroethylene and a resin as main components, and has a friction coefficient equal to 0.15 or lower.

Abstract: A blackout and thermal drapery and drapery lining and method therefor having a metalized film which is capable of providing a barrier to light, heat and cold in an environmentally and ecologically sound way.

Abstract: The present invention embodies covers, especially those used in the textile industry. Some covers are made of a polypropylene comprising less than 90 percent isotactic linkages and a thermoplastic block copolymer comprising hard segments of polystyrene combined with soft segments. Other covers are made of metallocene-catalyzed polyolefins and thermoplastic block copolymers. The durable-abrasion resistant covers typically have a high static coefficient of friction.

Abstract: A laminate having a metal reinforcement and a bonding veneer is disclosed, wherein the bonding veneer is a peroxide cured rubber including at least one of a polybutadiene and (meth)acrylate. A feature layer is formed on the bonding veneer and can be any of a variety of cross-linkable materials such as EPDM and EPM.

Abstract: A composite liner for lining substrates, which does not employ volatile organic solvents, is provided. The composite liner comprises a chemical resistant layer, and a tie layer which is tacky prior to cure, disposed on the chemical resistant layer. Once the tie gum layer is disposed on the substrate such as a metal tank liner wall, and cured, the composite liner adheres tightly to the substrate. Also provided is a novel tie gum composition for the tie layer, which comprises a halogenated, sulfonated polyolefin, an epoxidized elastomer, preferably a low viscosity halogenated rubber, a curing agent for the epoxidized rubber, preferably an acid acceptor for the halogenated, sulfonated polyolefin, preferably a tackifier, and preferably an adhesion agent.

Abstract: A coated metal reinforcement element for polymeric or elastomeric materials comprises a coating of: a polymer or prepolymer compatible with and co-polymerizable, co-vulcanizable or crosslinkable with said polymeric or elastomeric material to be reinforced, and bearing functional groups; either covalently bonding to the metal surface of said reinforcement element; or forming covalent bonds with the outward directed first functional groups of a mono-or multimolecular layer of a bifunctional adhesion promotor intercalated between said metal by its second functional groups. A method for the coating includes a one step and a two step procedure.

Abstract: To obtain a coating material with which high temperature resistant sealing elements can be made, particularly in the form of coatings on metal surfaces, it is proposed that the coating material should comprise a film-forming binding agent, a solvent for it and a high temperature resistant solid lubricant.

Abstract: A thermal conductive sheet with conductive foil is obtained by press bonding a magnetic foil to a thermal conductive layer via a primer layer. Since the primer layer contains a thermal conductive filler, it has high thermal conductivity and does not interrupt thermal conduction from the thermal conductive layer to the magnetic foil. It also spontaneously destroys a skin layer on the surface of the thermal conductive layer upon the press bonding. Accordingly, the thermal conductive sheet with conductive foil of the present invention improves thermal conduction from the thermal conductive layer to the conductive foil, eliminating the unfavorable effects of the skin layer and the primer layer, and thus improves heat radiation of the thermal conductive sheet with conductive foil.

Abstract: The parts are produced by two-component injection molding. Those regions that are to be metallized consist of a first plastic and those regions that are not to be metallized consist of a second plastic. After the entire surface of the parts has been seeded, the seeding is selectively removed with the aid of a solvent in the regions which are not to be metallized. The first plastic is insoluble and the second plastic soluble in the solvent. The selective metallization then takes place by electroless metal deposition and, if appropriate, electrodeposition of metal.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising (1) a polymerizable vinyl monomer, (2) a polymerization initiator, (3) an aromatic amine and/or a pyridine derivative, (4) a &bgr;-diketone elate and/or a &bgr;-keto-ester, and (5) a phosphate.